Second
group Pinscher-Schnauzer, Molossoizi, mountain and herd Swiss dogs and other
breeds

Section
2.2 – Molasses, mountain type

Without
working trials

BRIEF
HISTORICAL SUMMARY:
Bucovina Shepard is a native breed formed in the Carpathic region, in Bucovina,
specifically in the North-East of Romania. This breed has been given a special
attention where selection and improvement are concerned. This fact led to the
existence of the actual type.

In this region, this
breed’s individuals are used with great success for guarding herds and
property.

This dog is also very
well known under the name of “DULAU” (shepherd’s dog) or “CAPAU”.

The first standard
was written in 1982 and updated in 2001 by the Asociatia Chinologica Romana(Romanian Kennel Club). The present standard, dating from 29.03.2002, was
written and updated according to the model established by the 1987FCIGeneral Assembly from
Jerusalem.

GENERAL
ASPECT: big size,
imposing, daring headstrong and proud. The sexual dimorphism is well marked.

IMPORTANT
PROPORTIONS: the
ratio between the length of the muzzle and the length of the skull is 1:1. The
length of the body is slightly greater than the height of the back. The shoulder
(scapular-humeral) angulations are of about 100-110 degrees.

BEHAVIOUR
/ TEMPERAMENT: balanced,
calm, very devoted, loves children. Does not trust strangers. Excellent watchdog
for herds, courageous and very combative where potential predators are concerned
(bear, wolf, lynx). Has a powerful bark. If strangers or animals come close to
its territory, the fact is signaled by a very powerful bark, with al low
tonality that can be heard from very long distance. During the night it patrols
around the property or herds.

HEAD:
Massive, slightly elevated with respect to the back line.

CRANIAL REGION:

Skull:
moderately wide. The longitudinal axes of the skull and of the muzzle are
slightly convergent. The skull, viewed from the front, is slightly curved.
Viewed form the side, the skull is almost flat.

The width of the
skull: 16-18 cm for males, 15-17 cm for females. The zygomatic arches are
moderately developed. The occipital protuberance is little marked.

Stop: slightly
marked.

FACIAL REGION:

Nose: well
developed and wide, black.

Muzzle: has
the shape of a truncated cone, of the same length as the skull, well developed.
It becomes progressively narrow towards the extremity but it never pointed.

Eyes: small in
comparison with the dimensions of the skull, almond-shaped and slanting,
chestnut colored or slightly lighter, never yellow. Eyelids are well pigmented.

Ears:
implanted relatively high, “V” shaped, with the extremity slightly rounded,
fallen, and very close to the cheeks. The amputation of the ears is forbidden.

NECK:
moderately long,
bulky and strong, without dewlap.

BODY:
massive,
vigorous.

Top line:
leveled.

Withers: less
marked

Back: well
supported and very muscular

Loins: strong,
very muscular

Croup:
muscular, moderately sloped towards the base of the tale

Chest: wide
and tall, reaching the level of the elbows; the ribs are well arched

Inferior line:
slightly arched

TAIL:
inserted fairly
high. When still, is worn low, reaching the point of the hock or even lower;
when the dog pays attention or is in action, the tale is elevated. In this case
it may rise above the level of the back, sickle shaped. The amputation of the
tale is forbidden

LIMBS

LEGS:
with strong bones.

FOREQUATERS:

Overview:
Upright when seen from the front or in profile.

Shoulder: long
shoulder blades, strong and sloping, well inserted, very muscular. The shoulder
(scapular-humeral) angulations are of about 100-110 degrees.

Arm:
moderately long and very muscular

Elbows: well
attacated to the body, move easily.

Forearm:
strong and not very long

Wrist: solid

Metacarpus:
short, viewed form the side they are slightly inclined.

Feet:Oval shaped, compact and strong, with black or gray nails

HINDQUATERS:

Overview:
Viewed from the side and from the front, the legs have good impudence.

Thigh:
moderately long, wide, very muscular.

Stifle joint:
The angle of the femur-tibia joint is of about 110 degrees.

Shank: medium
length, muscular

Hocks: viewed
from the side, it is wide and has a moderate angle; viewed from behind it is
placed in a plane parallel with the median plane of the body.

Metatarsals:
robust and net, with perfect impudence. The presence ofdewclaws is not to be penalized.

Feet: Oval
shaped, compact and strong, with black or gray nails.

GAIT:
regular and free movement; viewed from the front and from behind, the legs move
in a straight line. The favorite move is a medium amplitude trot. The crossed
and elevated movements have to be penalized.

SKIN:
Thick, well
applied, dark gray.

ROBE:

HAIR: The hair is
short on the head and on the fore face of the legs. On the body, the hair is
abundant, straight, thicker and harder, 6-9 cm long. The next layer of hair is
shorter and thick, with a lighter color. On the neck, the hair is longer and
forms a head of hair (mane). On the backside of the legs, the hair forms fringes
of moderate length. The tail is bushy, covered with longer and thicker hair.

COLOR:

Classical color:
the background must be white with well-defined, sand-charcoal colored, black or
brindled patches. On the legs, there can be little black or other color drops.

FAULTS:
any deviationfrom the facts stated above must be considered as a fault and must be
penalized in accordance with its gravity.

·Slender or to heavy constitution

·Sexual characters insufficiently marked

·Dental lacks, other than PM1

·Amputated ears

·Amputated tail

·Obese or without strength

·Tangled or short hair (less than 6 cm)

·Hair too long (longer than 9 cm)

·Lack of mane or fringes on the legs

·Rolled (ring shaped) tail

·Open pads, twisted on the interior or on the exterior

·Elbows deviated towards the exterior

·Heavy movement

SERIOUS
FAULTS:

·Strange expression with respect to the race

·Rounded, bulging eyes,

·Straight ears

·Superior line is saddle like ortoo long

·Very short hair

·Curley hair, or any other texture apart from the one specified in the
standard

·Yellow eyes

·Eyes of different color

·Cow hock

ELIMINATING
FAULTS:

·Aggressive or fearful

·Atypical subject

·Over or undershot.

·Lack of incisor or canine teeth

·Albinism

·Other colors than those described in the standard

·Absent or atrophied tail

·Size under 65 cm or over 80 cm for males

·Size under 62 cm or over 75 cm for females

Any dog that presents
evident physical or behavioral anomalies will be disqualified.

N.B.:
males animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into
the scrotum.

This standard has
been revised by the FCI representatives, Mr. Raymond Triquet and Mr. Bernard
Denis, at Gura Humorului on 22 August 2004 and approved by the FCI Standards
Committee and Science Committee on 18,19, September 2004 at Sarlat, France.